Hummels’ agent plays down Red Devils switch

Man United target not looking to move

Manchester United’s hopes of landing Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels have taken a blow, with the German’s agent stating that his client is happy where he is.

New Red Devils chief Louis van Gaal has reportedly made the centre-back one of his top targets after sealing his much-anticipated switch to Old Trafford.

With Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand both leaving the Theatre of Dreams in the coming months, the Dutchman – who will manage his nation at the World Cup – is aware that he needs a commanding figure to shore up his backline, and is willing to dedicate a big chunk of his rumoured £150m-£200m budget towards getting Hummels.

However the 25-year-old’s father, and agent, Herman, told talkSPORT that the enforcer is not thinking about leaving Dortmund: